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** How to Create a Sketch from a Photo

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 Are you looking for a creative gift idea?  Why not create a sketch from a photo?  Create as many or as few sketches as you like.  Print your sketches, then bind them, to create a personalized coloring book. Coloring is still popular, whether you are a child or an adult. As a reminder, it’s always best to work on a duplicate photo, keeping your original safe. I am working in CC today; however, this technique works in  Adobe  Photoshop Elements also. (Be sure you are working in Expert Mode in PSE). Create a Sketch from a Photo 1. Duplicate your photo.  (Image > Duplicate  OR Keyboard Shortcut: Control + J) (PSE Users: File > Duplicate OR Control + J ) 2. Desaturate the duplicate. (Image > Adjustments > Desaturate). (PSE Users: Enhance > Adjust Color > Remove Color) 3. Duplicate the Desaturated layer. Now you have 2 desaturated photo layers and the original color photo layer.) 4. Invert the top desaturated layer:  Image...